2026 BAFTA Nominations Announced: Full List and Highlights
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Today the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards nominations were unveiled in London, celebrating the best in global cinema from the past year. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the pack, closely followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners - while Hamnet and Marty Supreme also secured strong showings. These nominations give us an early taste of the awards season before the ceremony on 22 February 2026.
Whether you’re a movie lover, film collector, or just catching up on this year’s biggest films, here’s everything to know from Best Film contenders to standout acting nods.
BAFTA 2026: Top Nominations Overview
- Top noms leader: One Battle After Another with 14 nominations.
- Close second: Sinners with 13 nods.
- Strong contenders also include Hamnet and Marty Supreme with 11 nominations each.
- Ceremony date: Sunday 22 February 2026 in London.
These nominations reflect a mix of British and international cinema prowess - from global hits to homegrown independent breakthroughs.
Best Film Nominees
These films are up for the top honour at the BAFTA Film Awards:
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Outstanding British Film
Celebrating the best of British cinema, the nominees include:
- 28 Years Later
- The Ballad Of Wallis Island
- Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
- Die My Love
- H Is For Hawk
- Hamnet
- I Swear
- Mr Burton
- Pillion
- Steve
Performance Categories
Leading Actor
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone – Bugonia
Other Key Categories
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
- The Ceremony
- My Father’s Shadow
- Pillion
- A Want In Her
- Wasteman
This category especially highlights new voices in British film, from fresh storytelling to breakthrough production talent.
Why These Nominations Matter
The BAFTAs are often a bellwether for the wider awards season, including the Oscars - and showcase not only international cinema but films with strong British creative involvement. With One Battle After Another and Sinners dominating the shortlist, this year’s awards spell a continuing clash between blockbusters, literary adaptations, and auteur‑driven pieces.
For film fans, this is your early guide to what’s next in movie awards and which titles to queue up for collection or viewing before the big night.
What’s Next
The winners will be revealed at the EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony on 22 February 2026 broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.
Stay tuned - we’ll update with results on this page as well!
Final Thoughts
From major category frontrunners to breakout British films, the 2026 BAFTA nominations highlight a thrilling year for cinema. Bookmark this page if you’re following awards season and don’t forget to check out the nominated films on DVD, Blu‑ray, or streaming here on Chalkys. 🍿